After My Last Post...

Audrey decided it was time that her Momma and Dadda saw things in a different light.  So, what does she decide to do?  She decides to become a full-time walker, a talker, and most of all a little comedian.

In the last several weeks our moods have changed drastically.  She's walking all around the house, following us into different rooms.  Her balance is still a little wobbly and when she falls, she gets right back up.  I think we could all take a lesson from her persistence and her pace.  She's the tortoise not the hare, I completely understand now.  She's winning this race even when we think she's way behind.  That girl's clever, she is.

Now, when I say "talker" she's not necessarily forming true words, but she is definitely making an effort at modeling words that we say.  Every once in a while she will sign a word and even attempt to speak the word.  It's starting to click with this little one.  In fact, tonight, I heard her say "Momma" but I don't know if she was intentionally saying MOMMA!  I'd ask her to say it again and it would come out as "Bubba", she's probably just toying with my heart.  Also, she is saying "Dadda" better and better every day.  She also says "Pease" while signing "Please".  Her hearing therapist, Suzi, says that Audrey's hearing age is about 13 months (she's had her hearing aids for 13 months) and her expressive language is almost relative to her hearing age.  However, her receptive language is almost relative to her actual age.  She seems to understand everything you ask her or tell her to do... except when you ask her to be patient.  What I love about this is that everyday we hear something new.  Our homework for the next couple of weeks is to keep a journal of new words we hear from her.  So, we have to try to keep up with Audrey now.

Her little personality has changed a lot, as well, in these last couple of weeks.  She's more playful, lovable, affectionate and happy.  She will randomly give us hugs and kisses.  We are absolutely adoring this stage that she is in.

I'm a little embarrassed that 2-3 weeks ago, I poured out my feelings and, truthfully, felt sorry for myself.  But, it just pushes me harder to be a better mother for Audrey.  Those weak moments make me stronger for her.  And, I find myself taking a lesson from my daughter, I fall and get right back up again.

Enjoy the video below, it was taken on my phone so it's kind of pixilated.  I hope it brings a smile upon your face.